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Thursday, June 26, 2025
Meier Speaks at Dedication for John D. Cavaletto Agricultural Center

Kaskaskia College held a ceremony and ribbon cutting to commemorate the naming of the Animal Disease Laboratory the John D. Cavaletto Agricultural Center. Former State Representative John Cavaletto was able…


Monday, June 23, 2025
Meier Joins Lawsuit Challenging Democrats’ Unconstitutional Practices

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) joined Republican members of the Illinois House and Senate in a lawsuit filed in Sangamon County Court alleging multiple violations of the…


Friday, June 13, 2025
Meier: Madigan is Finally Going to Prison Where He Belongs

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has issued a statement on the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, who was sentenced in federal court to 7.5…


Thursday, June 12, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Donates Multimeters in Honor of Caleb Elliott

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) teamed up with the family of Caleb Thomas Elliot to donate multimeter digital testers to FFA chapters across Illinois. The FFA chapters…


Sunday, June 1, 2025
Meier Votes No on Tax Hike, Democrat Pork, and Pay Raise for Legislators

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement following the passage of the State of Illinois Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, which Meier voted against: “Once again, the…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
House Republicans Stand Firm in Defense of Second Amendment

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Republican lawmakers gathered at the Capitol today to show their support for law-abiding gun owners. State Representatives Charlie Meier (Okawville), Regan Deering (Decatur), and Patrick…


Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Meier Awarded Legislator of the Year from IACAA for His Work Supporting Seniors

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was awarded the Vince Demuzio Legislator of the Year from the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies (IACAA) for 2025. Jessica Backs, Executive…


Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Meier Celebrates Three Local Women at Capitol

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) honored Ann Schroeder, Jennifer Rick, and Stacey Pace to the Illinois Capitol to honor them as ‘Women to Watch’ at the annual…


Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Calls Out Mismanagement at DHS

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) joined State Representatives Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), Patrick Sheehan (R-Homer Glen), and Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) to discuss the failures and mismanagement at several…


Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Rep. Charlie Meier Signs on to Anti-Corruption Package

SPRINGFIELD, IL – House Republican lawmakers presented a legislative proposal to bring forward an opportunity for ethics reform in the Illinois Capitol. The proposals aim to put the public’s faith…